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Below is a PDF archive of recent press releases about JAHA museums, programs and special events. Complete press kits about all our museums and programs, including high-resolution images, are available through Shelley Johansson, marketing manager, at 814-539-1889 ext. 308, or sjohansson@jaha.org.
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May 7, 2008 -- New cafe at Heritage Discovery Center to be named for Galliker Dairy Co.
April 28, 2008 -- JAHA Gala, "Adventure Around the World," to be held on Friday, May 16
April 4, 2008 -- Local photographer shoots "Doors of Johnstown;" work featured on a new poster
April 1, 2008 -- JAHA invites area non-profits to take part in the Community Kitchen at the AmeriServ Johnstown FolkFest 2008
January 23, 2008 -- "Lost Film Fest" to be presented at Heritage Discovery Center on Thursday, Feb. 7
December 3, 2007 -- Laurel Holdings makes contribution to JAHA through tax credit program
October 11, 2007 -- JAHA announces receipt of Challenge Grant from Kresge Foundation
October 3, 2007 -- Call for entries announced for 2008 Johnstown Film & Wine Festival
October 1, 2007 -- JAHA to offer "Cub Scout Day" at Heritage Discovery Center on Sat., Oct. 27
September 12, 2007 -- JAHA to offer Boy Scout merit badge workshops on Sat., Sept. 29 at Heritage Discovery Center
August 16, 2007 -- 2007 AmeriServ Johnstown FolkFest Press Kit
July 20, 2007 -- Vox Ethnika to play at Heritage Discovery Center on July 29
June 29, 2007 -- Screening schedule for 2nd Annual Johnstown Film & Wine Festival announced; event to take place July 12-14
June 25, 2007 -- JAHA to host two book presentations to mark 30-year anniversary of the Johnstown flood of July 20, 1977
May 4, 2007 -- Unknown collection related to Johnstown flood discovered in Philadelphia; JAHA to present Beale collection as part of flood commemoration activities
May 4, 2007 -- Anniversary of 1889 Johnstown Flood approaches; commemorative events to include luminaria, presentation of Rev. David Beale collection
April 25, 2007 -- JAHA to hold "Bootlegger's Ball at the Germania Brewery" on May 19; event marks public's first chance to see renovations at Heritage Discovery Center
April 4, 2007 -- Wagner-Ritter House & Garden reopens for visitor season
March 30, 2007 -- Area non-profits and churches invited to be part of the Community Kitchen at the AmeriServ Johnstown FolkFest
February 9, 2007 -- Pasquerilla Enterprises makes $350,000 contribution to FolkFest endowment
January 22, 2007 -- JAHA announces $500,000 grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation for Johnstown Children's Discovery Museum
November 20, 2006 -- JAHA announces winter opening schedule for Wagner-Ritter House & Garden
November 15, 2006 -- "Made In Johnstown" exhibit opens at the Heritage Discovery Center
November 13, 2006 -- JAHA breaks ground on Johnstown Children's Discovery Museum
October 18, 2006 -- Call for entries announced for 2nd Annual Johnstown Film & Wine Festival
August 8, 2006 -- The 2006 AmeriServ Johnstown FolkFest press kit
June 22, 2006 --First-annual Johnstown Film & Wine Festival planned for July 13-15
June 20, 2006 -- AmeriServ Financial celebrates 10th anniversary as title sponsor of AmeriServ Johnstown FolkFest
June 12, 2006 -- JAHA announces extended opening hours during summer months
May 5, 2006 -- JAHA to open Wagner-Ritter House & Garden in May 31 ceremony
May 5, 2006 -- JAHA and National Park Service plan 1889 flood commemorative events; highlights include luminaria, opening of Wagner-Ritter House & Garden
April 18, 2006 -- JAHA invites area churches and non-profits to take part in the Community Kitchen at FolkFest 2006
April 10, 2006 -- JAHA Gala to be held on April 29; theme is "Carnevale di Venezia"
April 3, 2006 -- Local author Randy Whittle to discuss new book, "Johnstown, PA: A History, Part One, 1895-1936," at Heritage Discovery Center on April 20
March 16, 2006 -- JAHA Guild to form; volunteer group to assist with Gala and other JAHA special events
January 17, 2006 -- Public meeting set for January 18 to discuss the development of Festival Park
December 13, 2005 -- Swank pottery exhibit to close in early January 2006
December 12, 2005 -- Call-for-entries is announced for first-ever Johnstown Film Festival
December 5, 2005 -- Johnstown Flood Museum to host seminar about legal implications of the 1889 flood
August 22, 2005 -- Homegrown talent at FolkFest 2005 -- Tim Dabbs and Russell Lauf
August 8, 2005 -- The AmeriServ Johnstown FolkFest 2005 Press Kit
August 1, 2005 -- "What a Crock! Johnstown Potteries of the 19th Century" opens at the Heritage Discovery Center
June 7, 2005 -- Extended summer hours take effect at JAHA museums
May 23, 2005 -- JAHA plans June 4 "Cash Bash" to benefit the AmeriServ Johnstown FolkFest
May 4, 2005 -- 1889 Johnstown Flood commemoration activities set
March 22, 2005 -- JAHA to hold fundraising Gala on April 16; "Riverboat Casino" is event's theme
March 4, 2005 -- JAHA invites churches and non-profits to be a part of FolkFest 2005 at the Community Kitchen
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January 31, 2005 -- JAHA plans exhibit on Swank pottery
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Sept. 28, 2004 -- 1889 Johnstown flood to be featured on History Channel
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Sept. 20, 2004 -- Conservation work on historic Blacksmith Shop begins with funding obtained by JAHA
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August 17, 2004 -- FolkFest 2004 to feature performers with ties to Johnstown
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May 12, 2004 -- JAHA announces FolkFest 2004 lineup
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May 7, 2004 -- JAHA recruits non-profits and churches to take part in FolkFest "Community Kitchen"
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April 30, 2004 -- JAHA and other agencies plan Johnstown flood commemorative events
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April 26, 2004 -- "Children of Lazo's Grove" to have world premiere at Heritage Discovery Center
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April 12, 2004 -- Weather Channel primetime program to feature 1889 Johnstown flood
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April 9, 2004 -- JAHA obtains $3 million in funding for Children's Discovery Center, to open in 2005
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March 31, 2004 -- JAHA breaks ground on visitor center for Wagner-Ritter House & Garden
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March 23, 2004 -- JAHA plans fundraising gala with "Salute to Morley's Dog" theme
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March 22, 2004 -- Spring Lecture Series to begin at Heritage Discovery Center
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October 9, 2003 -- "Man of Steel" to be dedicated at Heritage Discovery Center
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August 31, 2003 -- Play based on area Civil War letters to be presented at Heritage Discovery Center
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June 24, 2003 -- Directional signage to be installed in Johnstown with grant obtained by JAHA
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May 15, 2003 -- JAHA to unveil findings of African-American History Project
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